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Health and education are the foundation for human development. It is difficult to hold a job or care for a family if one is sick, or doesn’t have relevant skills and knowledge. Expanding access to health and education services is a central element for any strategy to eliminate poverty and reduce inequality. In developing countries, the poor often turn to private sector health and education providers for access to services..

IFC, in collaboration with the World Bank, embarked on an initiative to develop Ethical Principles in Health Care (EPIHC), due to the significance of ethical considerations in the provision of health care services, and the potential for improvements in access, quality and health outcomes through their broad application.